Much Ado About Dogs

Much Ado About Dogs My name is Marc and I'm an accredited dog trainer based in Oxfordshire.

This is Ken. Say “hello”Ken is a lovely little dog was recently rehomed from a shelter in Serbia. He looks (and behaves)...
28/08/2025

This is Ken. Say “hello”

Ken is a lovely little dog was recently rehomed from a shelter in Serbia. He looks (and behaves) like a mini-Lab, although there is probably some terrier-type DNA in the mix too.

When I first met Ken back in May, he was a growling, barking bag of nerves who would freak out at the smallest sign of eye-contact. He was gentle enough with his new family/pack, but other people (especially men) unnerved him.

Roll on a few months and he’s hardly recognisable. He’ll take treats from my hand, allowing petting, even around his head and will recall comfortably to me.

I’m happy. The owners are happy. Ken is certainly happy.

Yes, we did some basic training.
Yes, we put rules in place from day 1.
Yes, we had some management protocols in place.

They all helped.

But the biggest impact came from his owners giving him:
Time to adjust to his new surroundings at his own pace.
Patience to recognise that he is going to make mistakes in order to learn.
Consistency to help him realise what is right and what is wrong.

There is still lots of rough edges to work on with Ken, but I have no doubt that he (and his wonderful owners) will rise to the challenge!

August 26th is International Dog Day!Today, we celebrate the bond between humans and dogs while spotlighting the many do...
26/08/2025

August 26th is International Dog Day!

Today, we celebrate the bond between humans and dogs while spotlighting the many dogs still in need of a loving home.

The day calls attention to dogs in shelters, the importance of adoption, and issues like puppy mills, breed-specific legislation, and animal cruelty. From service dogs and working dogs to family pets and strays, International Dog Day embraces them all.

So I wanted to take this opportunity to shout out all the amazing dogs (and owners) that Much Ado About Dogs has worked with over the past few years. It has been an absolute privilege.

Thank you!

🐶 Ever noticed how the best-trained dogs usually come with the best-trained owners?
It’s not about being a “dog whispere...
21/08/2025

🐶 Ever noticed how the best-trained dogs usually come with the best-trained owners?

It’s not about being a “dog whisperer” or having endless hours to train.
It’s about building small, consistent habits that set your dog up for success.

Here are 6 habits great dog owners share 👇
✔️ Consistency – same words, same rules, every time
✔️ Good timing – reward the behaviour when it happens
✔️ Patience – repetition and practice build progress
✔️ Structure – routines and boundaries give dogs security
✔️ Connection – trust and bond matter more than commands
✔️ Determination – keep going even when training feels tough

Start practising these and you’ll see your dog’s training start to fall into place - and your relationship grow stronger every day.

👉 Which habit do you think makes the biggest difference? Tell us in the comments!
✨ Save this for later & share with a friend who wants a better-trained dog.

Most dog training is about coaching your dog to do “something”, but it’s equally important to coach them to do “nothing”...
13/08/2025

Most dog training is about coaching your dog to do “something”, but it’s equally important to coach them to do “nothing”.

Mr Brody is proving to be a very useful part of the Much Ado About Dogs training team. He’s especially good with nervous...
08/08/2025

Mr Brody is proving to be a very useful part of the Much Ado About Dogs training team. He’s especially good with nervous dogs - calm, neutral and solid. But every day when I use him with clients, he sleeps hard!

Whether you are excited about a new puppy about to arrive or have been living with a slightly (or totally) unruly one fo...
19/06/2025

Whether you are excited about a new puppy about to arrive or have been living with a slightly (or totally) unruly one for several months, this puppy course is for you.
It doesn't take much to get a well-behaved dog, and the investment you put in now will allow you to reap huge rewards in the long term.

18/06/2025

Sometimes the challenge is to convince owners that their dog CAN offer the behaviour they are looking for.

Once they see for themselves, it becomes more obvious (sometimes painfully so) that it’s not just (or even mostly) the dog that needs to make changes.

18/06/2025

These geese are a menace! There are times when they take over the paths like striking French farmers!

Luckily, both Kas and Brody know that they cannot chase them and will happily walk by quietly, even when they are off-lead. For hunting dogs, this requires a lot of self-control.

Good job boys!!

He’s nothing if not consistent!
17/06/2025

He’s nothing if not consistent!

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